1:18 pm, Sunday, 18 January 2026
BREAKING NEWS
Dutch Court Hears Nexperia–Wingtech Chip Control Fight
Legal battle over semiconductor firm control European managers of Dutch chipmaker Nexperia appeared in an Amsterdam court on January 14, 2026 in
Scientists find lingering toxins after Los Angeles wildfires
Hidden health risks emerge in wildfire aftermath One year after wildfires ravaged hillside communities northwest of Los Angeles, scientists are
Iran’s internet blackout deepens crisis as protests spread
Government cuts communication and cancels flights amid rising unrest The Islamic Republic plunged into near isolation on January 9 when authorities
Ozone layer on track to heal thanks to decades of global cooperation
UN report says Antarctic ozone hole could close by 2066, with recovery elsewhere even sooner A new assessment released on
Poll reveals Americans worry about US moral leadership and China’s rise
Survey finds desire for virtue but doubts about reality under Trump’s second term An NPR/Ipsos poll released January 9 finds that
Man accused of stealing Beyoncé’s unreleased music pleads not guilty
Alleged theft of hard drives containing tour plans leads to felony charges Rolling Stone reported on January 9 that Kelvin Evans, the man
Russia unleashes new hypersonic missile in massive strike on Ukraine
Deadly barrage underscores Russia’s evolving tactics In a chilling escalation of its nearly four‑year invasion, Russia launched the most intense
Oil Markets Watch Venezuela as Oversupply Fears Return
Traders focus on supply, sanctions risk, and OPEC response Why price pressure is now a politics-and-barrels problem Oil markets are
An Atlantic first-person account revisits Jan. 6 through the eyes of a new Hill aide
Inside the building, learning fear fast A new first-person essay marks the January 6 anniversary by returning to the day
A year after Los Angeles wildfires, the numbers show how fast disaster unfolded
Wind, hours, and the speed of collapse A year after twin wildfires tore through opposite ends of Los Angeles County,
